Archaeologists identify Roman wall built to hold back rebel slave Spartacus and his army

Archaeologists have discovered a Roman fortification in southern Italy believed to have been built to contain Spartacus and his army during their revolt. The wall, built by Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus in 71 BCE, stretches over 2.7 kilometers. Spartacus, who first served in the Roman army, escaped with around 70 other slaves from a gladiator school and led a revolt that took control of southern Italy with 90,000 men. He was eventually defeated and killed in 71 BCE by Crassus’ forces. The discovery of the wall provides insights into the history of this significant event. Excavations will be carried out to uncover more about the site.